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Alexandra Kenna(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Psychologist, PhD
Massachusetts
Generalized anxiety-Trauma-Work and career stress-Relationships-ADHD-Mild traumatic brain injury-
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Professional statement

Dr. Alexandra Kenna is a licensed psychologist in Winchester, MA specializing in anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress, career issues, ADHD, and work/life balance. Dr. Kenna also has expertise in relationship issues, parenting stress, and women and work identity. Having trained at major Boston hospitals, a residential treatment center and college counseling and career counseling centers, she has abundant experience in helping clients dealing with mental health struggles amd professionals navigate career transitions and manage career/work stress. Drawing on her extensive experiences as a clinical research psychologist at the Boston VA, Dr. Kenna also has a marked expertise in helping individuals recover from trauma and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) as well as other neuropsychological disorders and conditions such as ADHD.

Dr. Kenna uses a clear and transparent solution-oriented therapy style and enjoys helping clients identify their unique strengths, build self-confidence, create more balance and take proactive steps towards future goals. Her approach to working with clients is warm and accessible and she is skilled at making people new to therapy feel comfortable and at ease with the process.

Dr. Kenna utilizes a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and at times weaves in elements from feminist, relational, and psychodynamic treatments. She particularly enjoys engaging each client as an active partner in determining treatment goals and working collaboratively to make meaningful life changes offering tools, strategies and supportive guidance along the way.


Message to clients

Finding the right therapist can be challenging. My goal is to offer you the opportunity to ask questions and find out what it would be like to work with me so that you feel comfortable and assured. My work with clients is direct and straight forward and my approach is collaborative and focused on making manageable changes toward improved life satisfaction. My style is warm, accessible and tailored to your individual needs and goals.


Work and Education

Private Practice, 2017 - Present
VA Boston Healthcare, 2008 - Present
Career Counselor, 2001 - 2003

Boston College, PhD, 2008
Boston College, MA in Counseling Psychology, 2001
Georgetown University, BS, 1996

Licensure

Massachusetts: 9892

Languages

English

Specialties

Generalized anxiety - Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks

Trauma - Including dealing with past sexual assault, childhood trauma, environmental trauma (e.g. witnessing/experiencing violence), PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)

Work and career stress - Navigating work-life balance and challenges related to unemployment, taking parental leave, transitioning career fields, and finding meaning and purpose in work

Relationships - Feeling unsatisfied in your partnership; communication challenges; addressing issues of power and voice; contemplation of separation; questioning one’s place in the relationship; breakups, friendships, dating

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

Mild traumatic brain injury - Supportive and rehabilitative services for clients recovering from concussions and other brain injuries




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

Alexandra Kenna is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$280 (50min)
  • Initial session:$280 (50min)
  • Consultation sessions with family :$280 (50min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • As needed
Therapist's note

Discounted session rates for Veterans.


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